ZIP Code 35543 Demographics & Data

All About Bear Creek, AL (ZIP Code 35543)

Alabama

Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 35543

The ZIP Code 35543 is associated with the city of Bear Creek in Alabama in Marion County in the U.S. Median househould income is at $27,917, with an estimated 26% of the population living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 35543 has a median age of approximately 40.1 years, with 25.7% of residents aged 62 years and older. About 66.0% of residents in this Alabama region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $16,257. The current population estimate is 1,033.

Population in 35543

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 35543 is 1,033.

Bear Creek, AL

The 35543 ZIP Code is associated with Bear Creek, AL in Marion County.

Area Codes associated with 35543

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 35543 include No associated area codes were found for ZIP Code 35543.

Sunrise / Sunset in 35543

Sunrise: 6:16 am
Sunset: 4:52 pm
Sunrise in 35543 6:16 am
Sunrise in 35543 4:52 pm

Weather forecast for 35543

Today's forecast for 35543: Partly sunny, with a high near 77. East wind 0 to 5 mph.

Current air quality in 35543

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 35543 Good

Internet in 35543

About 54.7% of households in ZIP Code 35543 have broadband Internet service, while approximately 70.3% have a computer.

Gender in 35543

Females make up an estimated 36.1% of the overall population in ZIP Code 35543, while males comprise about 63.9%.

Health Insurance in 35543

Approximately 15.5% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 35543 (Bear Creek, AL) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 35543

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 35543, 95.5% is one race, while 4.5% are two or more races. Approximately 0.6% of 35543 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 35543 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.3%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (4.0%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 35543. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 35543

Industry Percent
White 96.3%
Black or African American 3.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 4.0%
Asian 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.6%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Income in ZIP Code 35543

The median household income in ZIP Code 35543 is $27,917, while the region's mean household income is $39,462. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $16,257. The per capita income in ZIP Code 35543 of $16,257 is approximately 41.79% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $27,928. An estimated 25.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately168.42% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.4% of the population in 35543 earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year, while an estimated 17.3% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.0% of 35543 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 35543. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 35543

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 7.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 23.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 17.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 15.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 13.6%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 14.6%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 2.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 1.0%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 4.9%
$200,000 or more per year 0.0%

Education levels in ZIP Code 35543

In ZIP Code 35543, 66.0% of the population graduated high school, while 7.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 8.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.0% in this Marion County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 35543

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 8.2%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 25.7%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 36.0%
Some college, no degree 18.2%
Associate's degree 4.5%
Bachelor's degree 3.3%
Graduate or professional degree 4.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 35543. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 35543

Residents of ZIP Code 35543 are older than average. The median age of 40.1 years in ZIP Code 35543 is approximately 5.25% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 25.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.7% of the population in 35543 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 12.6% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 35543 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 35543. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 35543

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 8.2%
5 to 9 years 3.1%
10 to 14 years 8.8%
15 to 19 years 11.2%
20 to 24 years 1.6%
25 to 34 years 10.5%
35 to 44 years 13.7%
45 to 54 years 11.4%
55 to 59 years 3.5%
60 to 64 years 6.2%
65 to 74 years 12.6%
75 to 84 years 9.1%
85 years and over 0.0%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 35543

In ZIP Code 35543, 98.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Marion County region.

Language Spoken in 35543

Language Spoken Percent
English only 98.6%
Spanish 0.6%
Other Indo-European languages 0.7%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 35543. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 35543

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 35543, an estimated 26.2% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 17.2% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Marion County region.

Age of Housing in 35543

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 4.4%
Built between 2010 and 2013 3.7%
Built between 2000 and 2009 10.0%
Built between 1990 and 1999 17.0%
Built between 1980 and 1989 14.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 26.2%
Built between 1960 and 1969 17.2%
Built between 1950 and 1959 4.8%
Built between 1940 and 1949 2.0%
Built in 1939 or earlier 0.0%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 35543. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 35543

In 35543, 48.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 18.0 minutes. Approximately 38.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 35543 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 11.3% work in transportation and warehousing, and utilities. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.9% of 35543 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 35543. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 35543

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 3.7%
Construction 7.3%
Manufacturing 38.5%
Wholesale trade 4.0%
Retail trade 9.2%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 11.3%
Information 0.9%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 1.8%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 4.3%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 6.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 3.7%
Other services, except public administration 4.3%
Public administration 4.6%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 35543 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 35543. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 35543

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 35543 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 35543 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 84.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 35543 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 35543

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 84.5%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 35543. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 35543. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 35543

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 35543 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 35543 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.23 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 26.94% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.64% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 35543. This visualizes electricity rates in 35543 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 35543

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 35543 12.18¢/kWh 11.92¢/kWh 5.76¢/kWh
Alabama 14.87¢/kWh 13.4¢/kWh 7.29¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 35543

Month ZIP Code 35543 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.28 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.48 3 6.31
Mar 5.2 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.62 5.13 7.3
May 5.83 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.7 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.67 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.87 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.88 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.45 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.8 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.01 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 35543. This visualizes solar power levels in 35543 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.